U.S. imports of Non-Upholstered Seats with Metal Frames (NESOI) (HS 940179) totaled $103.5M in August 2026, imported from 72 countries.
Importers of Non-Upholstered Seats with Metal Frames (NESOI) paid $17.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 17.10% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Upholstered Seats with Metal Frames (NESOI) imports of $103.5M in August 2026 ran 36% below the year-to-date monthly average of $161.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMetal-framed seats that are not upholstered span a wide commercial range under this heading — from outdoor patio furniture and children's highchairs to infant bouncers, swings, and activity centers — and imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin diversification to Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia a priority for many US retailers and importers. The US schedule is unusually granular, with dedicated 10-digit lines for children's products (highchairs at 9401790001, infant walkers at 9401790002, bouncers at 9401790003, swings at 9401790004, and activity centers at 9401790006) alongside lines distinguishing household outdoor seating by cushion material. Correct classification between these lines affects both duty liability and CPSC product-safety compliance for juvenile articles.
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16.5K import shipments a month
CBP and USTR created dedicated statistical lines to track children's juvenile products (highchairs, walkers, bouncers, swings, activity centers) separately from adult household and outdoor seating, and to distinguish outdoor seats by whether cushions are textile-covered. Each line can carry different statistical reporting requirements and, in some cases, different Section 301 list applicability, so precise classification matters beyond just duty rate.
Juvenile products such as highchairs, bouncers, and infant walkers are subject to CPSC mandatory safety standards and may require third-party testing and a Children's Product Certificate (CPC) before importation. Importers should confirm which ASTM or CPSC standard applies to each specific product type and ensure test reports are current and from a CPSC-accepted laboratory.
Subheading 5 of 16 in heading 9401
Subheading 940179 · $103.5M of $1.9B
ImportsExports
Imports
$103.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$8.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.7B of Non-Upholstered Seats with Metal Frames (NESOI) and exported $102.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9401790015 | Outdoor Seats W Mtl Frame, W Text Covered Cushions | $33.9M | 19.34% | 98.32% | $6.5M |
| 9401790050 | Seats With Metal Frames, Except Upholstered | $29.0M | 15.72% | 71.22% | $4.6M |
| 9401790011 | Household Outdoor Seat Textile W Metal Frame NESOI | $17.4M | 12.27% | 75.60% | $2.1M |
| 9401790025 | Hshld Outdor Seat W Mtl Frame, Exc of Text Cushion | $7.4M | 21.42% | 96.97% | $1.6M |
| 9401790035 | Outdoor Seats W Metal Frames, Exc of Text Cushions | $6.3M | 17.20% | 93.40% | $1.1M |
| 9401790046 | Household Seats With Metal Frames, NESOI | $6.2M | 23.14% | 90.25% | $1.4M |
| 9401790001 | Highchairs and Booster Seats W/ Metal Frames NESOI | $1.6M | 8.83% | 70.86% | $141K |
| 9401790003 | Bouncers With Seats, With Metal Frames, NESOI | $1.3M | 11.78% | 94.20% | $153K |
| 9401790004 | Swings for Children, With Metal Frames, NESOI | $128K | 12.77% | 90.09% | $16K |
| 9401790002 | Infant Walkers With Metal Frames, NESOI | $111K | 12.34% | 100.00% | $14K |
| 9401790006 | Activity Centers for Children, Metal Frames, NESOI | $14K | 21.91% | 100.00% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9401790000 | Seats With Metal Frames, Except Upholstered | $8.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 62% of it. China pays 31.9% duty; Mexico 0.7%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
13.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.10% of imports for consumption.